Admissions Factors

What University of Maryland-College Park Looks For

University of Maryland-College Park rates 1 factor as very important: rigor of high school courses.

How University of Maryland-College Park rates each factor

Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.

Very important

Rigor of high school courses

Important

Considered

Not considered

The numbers behind the class

Overall admit rate

45%

30,218 of 67,101 applicants

Early decision admit rate

No early decision

Admitted from the waitlist

Not reported

Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 4.41. 76% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.

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Frequently asked questions

What does University of Maryland-College Park look for in applicants?

University of Maryland-College Park rates 1 factor as very important: rigor of high school courses.

Does University of Maryland-College Park consider legacy status?

University of Maryland-College Park rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.

Does University of Maryland-College Park track demonstrated interest?

University of Maryland-College Park rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".

Source: University of Maryland-College Park’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.